Associate Director of Student Health & Wellbeing (AP26-086) in Edwardsville, Illinois at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Description

Associate Director of Student Health & Wellbeing (AP26-086)

To build on a strong foundation of achievement and contribute to the realization of its ambitious institutional goals, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for the position of Associate Director of Student Health & Wellbeing (AP26-086) . As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is committed to advancing social and economic mobility while shaping the workforce of the future. Grounded in a comprehensive, broad-based education and enriched by hands-on research opportunities, SIUE equips its students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a global marketplace and positively impact their communities.

Why SIUE?

Employing more than 2,400 faculty and staff members, SIUE is one of the largest employers in the Metropolitan St. Louis area. A study by SIUE School of Business faculty shows the University has a $1.3 billion annual economic impact on the region. Each year, the University's presence generates almost 9,000 additional jobs and more than $250 million in labor income for the area.

What You Will Do

• The Associate Director of Student Health & Wellbeing provides operational and strategic leadership for Counseling Services and Health Promotion within the Cougar Care Center and serves as a member of the Student Health & Wellbeing leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director of Student Health & Wellbeing and working collaboratively with Counseling Services and Health Services leadership, this position supports an integrated, prevention-focused model of student wellbeing designed to strengthen student success, retention, safety, and overall campus wellbeing.
• The position oversees operations across Counseling Services and Health Promotion, including access and scheduling systems, workflow coordination, prevention and early intervention initiatives, outreach and student engagement efforts, campus partnerships, personnel and operational oversight, and coordinated support strategies designed to improve the delivery, accessibility, and effectiveness of student support services.
• The Associate Director develops and maintains operational systems, care coordination processes, assessment and reporting structures, campus-wide wellbeing initiatives, and operational improvement strategies that support timely access to services, workforce sustainability, continuous quality improvement, and institutional effectiveness across Cougar Care. The role also supports budget and resource management, grant initiatives, compliance with applicable state requirements, and alignment with national best practice frameworks related to student mental health, prevention, and student wellbeing.
• Students benefit through improved access to coordinated mental health and wellbeing services, enhanced prevention and early intervention resources, stronger continuity of support, and increased opportunities for engagement and connection. Counseling Services, Health Promotion staff, and campus partners benefit from improved operational efficiency, clearer workflows, stronger collaboration, and enhanced coordination of services. The university benefits through improved student retention and success outcomes, strengthened compliance efforts, reduced downstream crisis burden, and a more coordinated and sustainable campus-wide approach to student wellbeing.

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

• Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work, Higher Education Administration, Public Health, Student Affairs, Psychology, or a closely related field required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of 57 years of progressively responsible professional experience in college student mental health, counseling center administration, health promotion, student affairs, healthcare operations, or a related higher education setting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing clinical or student support service operations, including scheduling systems, workflow coordination, access management, personnel supervision, budget or resource oversight, program administration, and operational planning.
• Knowledge of integrated behavioral health and prevention-focused models of care, including early intervention, student wellbeing frameworks, and coordinated systems of support within higher education environments.
• Familiarity with national best practice frameworks and standards related to student mental health and wellbeing, including the JED Campus framework, American College Health Association (ACHA) guidelines, and NASPA-informed practices.
• Strong leadership, organizational, project management, communication, and problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple priorities, lead operational improvement efforts, support workforce sustainability, and implement strategic initiatives within a fast-paced higher education environment.
• Experience utilizing data analysis, assessment, and reporting tools to evaluate program effectiveness, service utilization, operational efficiency, and student engagement outcomes.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively with students, clinicians, faculty, staff, and external partners.

Preferred Qualification

Professional license or certification in a behavioral health or related field (e.g., LCPC, LCSW, LPC, CHES, or equivalent) preferred, depending on institutional needs and role responsibilities.

Please submit cover letter, resume, transcripts, professional licensure/certifications, and references.
Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: SIUE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States and visa sponsorship for this position will not be provided. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veterans status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu .

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and visioninsurance;
• Universitytuition waivers(full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Lifeinsurance;
• SURSretirementplan;
• Supplementalretirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generousholiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLifeprograms;
• Employee Assistance Program(mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts(local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

Required Question

Employer Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Address 1040 Rendleman Hall

Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website https://www.siue.edu/